Solutions Architect - Payments - 12 Month FTC
JOB_53516724737177Job type
PermanentLocation
North of EnglandWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Projects & Change ManagementIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Circa £90,000 Negotiable + Benefits
A UK Financial Services institution looking for a Payments-focused Solutions Architect
A leading UK financial services organisation is seeking a Solutions Architect with expertise in UK payments to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the architectural design of a modern, cloud-native banking ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver the payments technical roadmap in collaboration with the Payments Product Owner.
- Architect resilient, secure, and scalable solutions for inbound and outbound UK payments (Faster Payments, Direct Debit, CHAPS, BACS, payment cards).
- Work across multiple applications and data sources to support orchestration and processing.
- Apply architectural frameworks (TOGAF) and cloud technologies (Azure).
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience architecting UK payments solutions.
- Strong understanding of technology stacks, frameworks, and design patterns.
- Experience with Azure cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks and secure solution design.
Benefits:
- Annual bonus subject to eligibility
- Generous matched pension contributions
- Flexible, hybrid working model.
An anticipated start date of November 2025 is planned, so candidates available at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Solutions Architect - Payments - 12 Month FTCJOB_535167247371772025-10-222026-01-20
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